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Brocton
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Village (United States)
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Location of Brocton in Edgar County, Illinois.
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 Brocton
Location in Edgar County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar |
| Township | Embarrass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 477.27/sq mi (184.36/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61917
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17–08524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397464 |
| Website | https://www.brocton.org/ |
Brocton is a small village located in Edgar County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Embarrass Township. In 2020, about 273 people lived there.
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About Brocton's Location
Brocton is a small place, covering about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers) of land. This means it's entirely land, with no water areas.
Who Lives in Brocton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 292 | — | |
| 1900 | 613 | 109.9% | |
| 1910 | 558 | −9.0% | |
| 1920 | 562 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 429 | −23.7% | |
| 1940 | 449 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 406 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 380 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 349 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 393 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 322 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 322 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 322 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 273 | −15.2% | |
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In 2020, the village had 273 residents living in 146 households. Most people living in Brocton are White. A small number of people are from two or more races, or are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Brocton
The people in Brocton are of different ages.
- About 17% of the population is under 18 years old.
- About 18.5% of residents are 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the village is about 48.6 years old.
Brocton's School History
Brocton used to have its own high school. The school's mascot was the "Purple Martins."
School Mergers Over Time
- In 1952, Brocton High School joined with the school in Redmon. They formed Brocton-Redmon High School, and their new mascot was the "Blackhawks."
- Later, in 1968, Brocton-Redmon High School merged again. This time, it joined with Young America High School in Metcalf. Together, they created the Shiloh School.
See also
In Spanish: Brocton (Illinois) para niños
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